Plant husbandry – Sap buckets – Spouts
Patent
1992-08-28
1994-04-19
Raduazo, Henry E.
Plant husbandry
Sap buckets
Spouts
285 93, 285156, 285 61, A01G 2310
Patent
active
053035046
ABSTRACT:
A system for collecting sap from maple trees in which is provided a family of interchangeable connectors or fittings providing quick connect/disconnect features, and a spout member providing for more straight line flow of sap through such a member. An assembly is provided of a male and a female member which allows quick connection of branch lines together, or a branch line to the main line conduit. A drop line assembly is provided which allows for better tapping of sap producing trees to maintain healthy trees. A cap is provided constituting one member of the quick connect/disconnect assembly whereby any part of the sap collection system can be isolated from the rest or for providing a closed system for cleaning or selected from the environment. Adaptors are provided which incorporate the features of the quick connect/disconnect assembly making it possible to convert old sap collecting systems to one using the connectors and fixtures having the quick connect/disconnect features.
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Lamb Naturaflow 14 pages and dated 1964.
Gatewood Herbert L.
Raduazo Henry E.
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